What to do in a...
Storm
- Stay informed on weather updates
- Secure all items that could get blown around
- Close windows, external and internal doors
- Stay away from doors and windows
Listen to your radio

In an emergency your radio will be the best way to get updates and instructions. We work with Radio New Zealand, Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits, Coromandel FM, Gold FM, Kool FM, Big Valley Radio, and Nga Iwi FM
To find radio frequencies in your area go to frequencyfinder.co.nz.
Tip of the day
Prepared at home
It’s recommended that you prepare to be on your own for three days or more.
Have you got enough essential supplies stored at home just in case? Don’t forget the can opener!
Keep informed
This website provides the latest news and information for emergencies in the Thames Valley. In localised events, your Council will also keep you informed through the channels below
Hauraki
Website: www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
HaurakiDistrictCouncil
Matamata-Piako
Website: www.mpdc.govt.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
MatamataPiakoDistrictCouncil
Subscribe to text alerts: text ‘subscribe emergency’, ‘subscribe matamata’, ‘subscribe morrinsville’, or ‘subscribe tearoha’ to 5801
Thames Coromandel
Website: www.tcdc.govt.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
ThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil
Mobile phone alerts: text "follow TC_DC" to 8987


